Thematic Overview Papers
Do you need to get up to speed quickly on current thinking about a critical issue in the field of water, sanitation and health?
Each TOP will contain enough immediate information to give a grounding in the topic concerned, with direct access to more detailed coverage of your own special interests, plus contact details of resource centres or individuals who can give local help.
Adaptation de la fourniture des services d’AEPHA au changement climatique
20 Feb 12
Le changement climatique peut avoir une incidence aussi bien sur le côté de l’offre que sur celui de la demande d’un système de fourniture d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène (AEPHA).
Il est probable que certains effets seront directs et évidents (par exemple des infrastructures d’AEPHA endommagées par des inondations sévères ou répétées), tandis que d’autres seront indirects, insidieux, et de nature et de gravité plus incertaines (par exemple l’élévation du niveau de la mer entraînant l’exode des populations des régions côtières).
Read more or download 2011_24_TOP_FR_Adaptation_fourniture_services_AEPHA_au_changement_climatique.pdf (3.5 MB)
Aid effectiveness in the water and sanitation sector
14 Nov 11
For aid-dependent sectors like the WASH sector, aid effectiveness poses opportunities to improve the quality of aid thereby maximising positive impacts for change in areas that need these the most. This paper examines the aid effectiveness agenda and reviews its implementation at international and various regional and country levels. The paper concludes by offering insight into how the contours of the aid effectiveness agenda may be redefined to better suit the needs of countries and realise sustainable development.
Read more or download 26_TOP_Aid_effectiveness_in_the_WASH_sector2011.pdf (3.3 MB)
Sanitation financing models for the urban poor
14 Nov 11
This Thematic Overview Paper attempts to search for pro-poor financing models that can facilitate the urban poor’s access to complete sanitation services. It catalogues existing financing models and examines each based on an analytical framework that comprises six criteria. It offers a recommendation for mixing financing mechanisms to meet the urban poor’s needs, and makes a plea for developing poor-specific and full-cycle specific plans for sanitation.
Read more or download 2011_25_TOP_Sanitation_financing_models_for_the_urban_poor.pdf (3.7 MB)
Adaptation of WASH services delivery to climate change
04 Oct 11
This Thematic Overview Paper (TOP) is targeted at WASH professionals and practitioners who recognise the need for climate change adaptation, but are not sure what to do or how to plan for it. It recommends a range of practical and well-proven methods and tools for managing risk and uncertainty linked to climate change and other factors for WASH practitioners to use.
Read more or download TOP24_WASHandClimateChange.pdf (3.3 MB)
Evaluating & Improving the WASH Sector - Strengthening WASH Governance, Learning about Complexity, Assessing Change
01 Jul 09
Over recent decades, several events and trends resulted in an increased focus on development agencies’ results, hence an increased demand for quantitative measurement in general, and impact evaluation in particular.
Read more or download TOP23_EvaluatingWASH.pdf (1.9 MB)
Conflict mediation in the water and sanitation sector: And how to reach solutions
06 Jan 09
This TOP explores current thinking about conflict management in the water and sanitation sector and is meant for individuals who want to understand more about the way to analyse, understand and help to manage conflicts.
Read more or download TOP22_Conflict_08.pdf (790.8 kB)
¿Saneamiento para todos?
15 Jul 08
Después de introducir el tema de saneamiento, este Documento Temático (TOP) mira la perspectiva histórica y aborda diferentes “tipos” de saneamiento, tales como saneamiento básico, saneamiento ambiental y saneamiento ecológico. Continúa con la explicación de los elementos de un sistema de saneamiento y de los diferentes grupos de interés involucrados. Se discuten enfoques para la selección de tecnologías y el TOP concluye con un número de libros, artículos y documentos, sitios Web y contactos relevantes.
Read more or download TOP20_San_Sp.pdf (1.7 MB)
Sanitation for All?
26 Jun 07
This TOP looks at different ´types´ of sanitation, the elements of a sanitation system, the different stakeholders involved and approaches to technology choice.
Read more or download TOP20_San_07.pdf (1.1 MB)
L´utilisation productive de l´alimentation en eau à usage domestique
12 Jun 07
Ce Cahier Thématique (TOP en anglais : Thematic Overview Paper) s’intéresse à une gamme plus large d'utilisations que les populations attribuent à leur alimentation en eau. Il observe en particulier les activités productives et les micro-entreprises au sein des ménages dans les villages, les villes et les agglomérations dans les pays en voie de développement.
Read more or download TOP5F_prod_07.pdf (1.0 MB)
Gestion intégrée des ressources en eau
06 Jun 07
Ce Cahier thématique (ou TOP, Thematic Overview Paper) veut donner aux lecteurs quelques pistes pour appliquer les principes de la GIRE dans le sous-secteur de l’approvisionnement en eau et de l’assainissement (AEA) et pour en tirer les meilleurs avantages. Il propose un condensé des connaissances actuelles en matière de GIRE dans le secteur de l’AEA, ainsi que de nombreux liens vers des informations plus détaillées sur les questions évoquées.
Read more or download TOP9_IWRM_F_07.pdf (703.4 kB)
